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Rory Breslin
THE JANUARY MASK
Lot 44
Price Realised:
€6,000
Estimate:
€5,000 - €7,000
Rory Breslin b.1963
THE JANUARY MASK - CLEW BAY SERIES
Bronze, 67 cm high x 31 cm, edition 1 of 3.
Engaging directly with the viewer, the youth's expression perhaps conveys a semblance of surprise at the drama that revolves around him. In an a...
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Lot 44
Rory Breslin
THE JANUARY MASK
Lot 44
Rory Breslin
THE JANUARY MASK
Estimate:
€5,000 - €7,000
Rory Breslin b.1963
THE JANUARY MASK - CLEW BAY SERIES
Bronze, 67 cm high x 31 cm, edition 1 of 3.
Engaging directly with the viewer, the youth's expression perhaps conveys a semblance of surprise at the drama that revolves around him. In an aspect and form that is reminiscent of an Egyptian headdress, the circular theatre of prey and preyer frames the work.
The Cormorant... the epitome of greed according to Shakespeare, lithely encapsulates the head in its pursuit of the Common Frog and its offspring emerging from the Pondweed. With a collar ruff of Trametes Veriscolor or Turkey Tail Mushroom, used at one time to decorate hats, the countenance at the temples is further framed by Maidenhair Spleenwort and emerging snowdrops.
THE JANUARY MASK - CLEW BAY SERIES
Bronze, 67 cm high x 31 cm, edition 1 of 3.
Engaging directly with the viewer, the youth's expression perhaps conveys a semblance of surprise at the drama that revolves around him. In an aspect and form that is reminiscent of an Egyptian headdress, the circular theatre of prey and preyer frames the work.
The Cormorant... the epitome of greed according to Shakespeare, lithely encapsulates the head in its pursuit of the Common Frog and its offspring emerging from the Pondweed. With a collar ruff of Trametes Veriscolor or Turkey Tail Mushroom, used at one time to decorate hats, the countenance at the temples is further framed by Maidenhair Spleenwort and emerging snowdrops.
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PLEASE BID EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
In order to allow rival bidders the opportunity to respond to a late bid the following extensions will apply:
IF A BID IS RECEIVED WITHIN THE FINAL 45 SECONDS OF THE COUNTDOWN THE CLOCK WILL RESET TO 60 SECONDS.
At any point you can leave a maximum bid, representing the highest price you are prepared to pay for a particular lot. Bidding only advances when there is competition from a rival bidder. In that case the system bids on your behalf, only up to the maximum if required. All bids are relayed to you be email, along with notification if you have been outbid.
All maximum bids are confidential and not disclosed. The system will endeavor to purchase the lot for you for the least price. Bids are subject to buyer’s premium of 25% (incl vat), with no additional charges.
In the event of a tied bid, the preference will be given to the bid submitted first. The second bidder will receive immediate notification of being outbid.
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